Horror crash lorry driver swerves off A46 to avoid killing others

A desperate lorry driver swerved off the A46 and ploughed into a field to avoid a crash and save the lives of other people.
Robert Sykes, 41, said he thought the lorry's tank could have exploded at any moment – causing a bang that would have caused devastation in a half-mile radius.
"As I swerved off the road, in my head, I just said goodbye to my wife and kids," he said.
READ MORE: Shocking image as crash on A46 shuts the road
In an act of complete selflessness, Mr Sykes urged stopping motorists to get away from the scene – in case the tanker blew up on the A46.
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